Transmission Facility Siting Consultant Senior or Consultant

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

 

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

 

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.  

Summary

Oversee and manage all aspects of siting new transmission lines and generation projects for the company, to include new transmission infrastructure and additions/modifications/upgrades to existing infrastructure. Responsible for ensuring that Certificates of Environmental Compatibility and other federal, state, and local government regulatory approvals are obtained. Coordinate with key internal functional areas, city/state/federal agencies, government leaders, public in general, and the Arizona Corporation Commission including the state siting committee, technical staff and commissioners to finalize locations for transmission facilities using the public participation process. Accountable for positive perception of company's image as projects progress.  Complete public speaking assignments as needed, including regulatory, civic, or public agencies or groups. Provide expert testimony as required in support of projects. Manage several projects concurrently including large scope, high visibility projects. Senior level position will be expected to provide oversight and guidance to less experienced consultants.

Minimum Requirements

Senior level: BS/BA in Marketing, Business, Engineering, Environmental Planning, or related field plus eight years of experience related to various environmental science fields or land planning/land use background, understanding large infrastructure project management, project planning, land-use, and permitting of large-scale projects or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Multi-discipline electric utility experience related to understanding design, operations, construction, and planning of transmission facilities. Project management experience is required; Siting project management experience is a plus.  Demonstrated proficiency in interpersonal and oral/written communications.  Must be able to provide expert testimony before regulatory agencies and effectively interact with customers, regulatory agencies, and large groups.  Overnight travel may be required as well as attendance at meetings outside normal business hours.

 

Consultant level: BS/BA in Marketing, Business, Engineering, Environmental Planning, or related field plus four years of experience related to various environmental science fields or land planning/land use background, understanding large infrastructure project management, project planning, land-use, and permitting of large-scale projects or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Multi-discipline electric utility experience related to understanding design, operations, construction, and planning of transmission facilities experience is a plus. Project management experience is required; Siting project management experience is a plus.  Demonstrated proficiency in interpersonal and oral/written communications.  Must be able to provide expert testimony before regulatory agencies and effectively interact with customers, regulatory agencies, and large groups.  Overnight travel may be required as well as attendance at meetings outside normal business hours.

 

Major Accountabilities

1) Meet and negotiate with government officials and regulatory agencies in order to obtain state, federal, and local approval for new transmission facilities. Leads meetings and may identify and invite subject matter experts if warranted. This must be done in a professional manner that represents the best value to and present a positive perception of APS.

2) Manage, monitor and coordinate all siting project work performed by external consultants to achieve successful project results.

3) Utilize effective public relations strategies on all projects, respond in a timely manner to all inquiries, and keep accurate records of project interaction and correspondence. Independently manages communications to minimize negative press and public controversy by engaging Corporate Communications as needed.

4) Coordinate